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Modern History Test - 6

Que.1

Consider the following statements regarding Surat Salt Agitation:
1.It was the first major salt agitation took place in year 1844.
2.It was also initiated against the introduction of Bengal Standard weights and Measures Act.
3.People used the Gandhian means of boycott and passive resistance.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements related to the concept of "Fabianism" associated to social reforms:
1.It states that social reform to be established by gradual reforms within the law rather than revolutionary means.
2.Annie Besant was the proponent of Fabianism as a movement.
3.The concept of Fabianism had started in Britain and influenced British policy to the present day.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A.

Only 1

B.

1 and 2

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.4

Which of the following were the religious causes for the 1857 Revolt?
1.Christian Missionaries had started the process of conversion under the name of spreading education.
2.A tax was imposed on property held by temples and mosques.
3.The social discrimination faced by the Indians due to the British attitude of racial superiority.
4.The introduction of Enfield rifle, the cartridge of which was greased with animal fat.
Codes:

A.

1, 2 and 4

B.

1, 3 and 4

C.

1 and 2

D.

All

Que.5

Consider the following statements related to the Annual sessions of Indian National Congress:
1.Haripura Session (1938) - National Planning Committee was set up under the Chairmanship of Jawaharlal Nehru.
2.Calcutta Session (1906) - The concept of "Swaraj" was first time mentioned.
3.Karachi Session (1931) - Resolution on Fundamental rights and the National Economic Program was passed.
4.Calcutta Session (1896) - The National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana was sung for the first time.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A.

1, 2 and 3

B.

2, 3 and 4

C.

1, 3 and 4

D.

All

Que.6

Which of the following are the causes for the rise of Extremism or Militant Nationalism?
1.Growth of Education and Unemployment.
2.Reactionary Policies of the government such as Indian Universities Act, Calcutta Corporation Act.
3.Partition of Bengal on Communal lines.
4.British government's apathy towards famine.
Codes:

A.

1, 2 and 3

B.

2 and 3

C.

1, 3 and 4

D.

All

Que.7

Which of the following statements correctly defines the status of the society under the Princely states?
1.Most of the Princely States were autocratically ruled.
2.The people were given some political rights and participation in the administration after the Acts of 1919 and 1935.
3.Education and social services were backward.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

Only 1

D.

All

Que.8

Which of the following state in pre-independence India was first to introduce compulsory primary education?

A.

State of Travancore

B.

State of Baroda

C.

State of Jaisalmer

D.

State of Mysore

Que.9

Which of the following were the objectives of the Indian National Congress?
1.To politically educate people to generate public opinion.
2.To seek international cooperation.
3.To develop and consolidate feeling of national unity.
4.To work for social reforms like abolition of caste system.
Codes:

A.

1 and 4

B.

1 and 3

C.

1, 2 and 3

D.

All

Que.10

Which of the following were the recommendations of the Aitchison Commission?
1.It had suggested for the abolition of statutory civil services.
2.It has suggested for the three tier classification of the services as 'imperial', 'provincial' and ‘un-covenanted’ respectively.
3.It has recommended for increasing the age of entry to 22 years and conducting of exam in India also.
Codes:

The outcomes of 2nd RTC (Round Table Conference) made creation of two new Muslim majority states. Which of the following were not part of them?
1.Assam
2.Sindh
3.North-West Frontier Province
4.Baluchistan
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

2 and 4

D.

1 and 4

Que.14

Which of the following can be considered as main reasons behind implementation of Doctrine of Lapse?
1.Commercial exploitation for expansion of market for British exports.
2.Avoidance of Foreign invasion.
3.Administrative reforms for centralising power.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

All

Que.15

Which of the following was the main purpose of Lex Loci Act ?

A.

To promote the religious rights of Hindu sepoys, who return from foreign country expedition.

B.

To grant right to inherit ancestral property to Hindu converts to Christianity.

C.

To promote Christianity in Tribal People by securing their Social rights.

D.

To grant local land rights to British origin soldiers.

Que.16

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Hindustan Socialist Republican Assiciation(HSRA)?
1.It was established in New Delhi by Chandrasekhar Azad.
2.It carried out Manipuri Conspiracy and Kankori Conspiracy.
3.It was first revolutionary terrorist association which envisioned free India to be secular.
4.They have assasinated Saunders associated with death of Lala Lajpat Rai.
Codes:

A.

1, 2 and 3

B.

1, 3 and 4

C.

2 and 3

D.

Only 1

Que.17

Which of the following was/were the provisions of Montegu - Chelmsford Reform?
1.The Secretary of State would control affairs relating to the Government of India.
2.Abolishment of bicameral Provincial Legislative Councils.
3.Introduced Dyarchy in the Provinces with Reserved subjects as Public Health, Local Self-government, etc.
4.The Governor General was given power to promulgate Ordinances and Veto Bills.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:

A.

1, 2 and 3

B.

1 and 4

C.

2 and 3

D.

None

Que.18

Which of the following treaties with their salient features are correctly matched?
1.Alinagar Treaty: All British goods that passed through Bengal would be exempt from duties.
2.Treaty of Salbai: It ended the third Anglo-Mysore War.
3.Treaty of Amritsar: It marked the beginning of Dogra rule in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Codes:

A.

1 and 3

B.

Only 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

None

Que.19

Which of the following were the reasons for cotton boom in late 1860s and 70s in India?
1.American Civil War.
2.Opening of Suez canal.
3.Extension of irrigation facilities by British.
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

All

Que.20

Which of the following statements regarding Wardha Scheme of Basic Education are correct?
1.Provision of free and compulsory education for seven years of basic education.
2.Mother Tongue to be the medium of instructions.
3.English to be taught to make students ready for modern science education.
4.The scheme was formulated by Committee headed by Maulana Azad.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1, 2 and 3

C.

1, 2 and 4

D.

All

Que.21

Which of the following were the demands made during Home Rule League movement?
1.Attainment of Swarajya.
2.Linguistic re-organization of states.
3.Education in vernacular language.
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

All

Que.22

Which of the following movements or revolts are associated with Peasants movements in India?
1.Chuars revolt
2.Eka revolt
3.Home rule movement
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes: